Call for applications: Midemlab 2020

The competition will be part of the 2020 Midem programme, which will run from 2 to 5 June.

"The competition features the most promising international music tech startups offering cutting-edge solutions to help the music industry build new consumer experiences," Midem said.

“Twenty finalists will be selected by our partners Music Ally, the leading digital strategy and knowledge company for the music business, The Lynk, an agency that connects creative industries and startups, and Plus 8 Equity, a music tech venture firm."

Eligibility

Interested applicants must:

• Be available to attend Midem if they are selected.
• Have a new business (less than five years).
• Be ready for work: have an application already launched or in beta phase.
• Be independent and not affiliated to a group.
• Have an original and innovative project with international viability.

The project startups will be selected based on the following categories:

• Music creation and education.
• Musical discovery and distribution.
• Marketing and data/analysis.
• Live musical experiences (new category).

Successful applicants will benefit from:

• Free registration and a stage appearance at Midem.
• New business partners and key investors as well as advice on how to improve their products/services.
• Visibility and credibility in the global music industry.
• Free legal and business advice, free mentoring and free registration for Midem 2021.

The 20 selected finalists will be able to:

• Find new business partners and raise funds.
• Trigger the start of their career and gain industry recognition.
• Present their products to the international press.
• Seek advice from technology and music professionals.

How to apply

Interested individuals should apply using the form available here. Terms and conditions are available here.

The application deadline is 18 February 2020 and the finalists will be announced in early April.

For more information, visit the Midemlab official website.